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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory leads the team that has entered the RoboSimian robot, shown here. It will be the first entrant in the trials to attempt to accomplish the ladder climb challenge when the tasks begin at 8 a.m. EST Dec. 20.

DARPA Robotics Challenge Trials Focused on Emergency Response Tasks

Teams will put their robots through eight tasks, ranging from driving a utility vehicle to carrying and connecting a fire hose, Dec. 20-21 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

32-Month Sentence for EPA Employee's Fraud

John Beale, a former senior policy advisor in the agency's Office of Air and Radiation, had pleaded guilty to stealing government money. He has agreed to pay about $890,000 in restitution and about $500,000 to DOJ in criminal forfeiture.

U.S. CSB Proposes Changes for How Refineries are Regulated in California

The proposal comes in the wake of the Chevron 2012 pipe rupture and fire in the Bay Area.



The charger can overheat and melt, resulting in burn and fire hazards, according to CPSC.

HP, Google Recall 145,000 Chromebook 11 Chargers

They can overheat and melt and thus present fire and burn hazards.

FMCSA May Eliminate Driving Experience Criterion in Vision Exemption Process

A proposed rule from the agency offers two options: driving with a stable vision condition for at least a year or no specific amount of CMV driving experience required.

Food Safety in Restaurants Study Reveals Startling Data

The study, published in the Journal of Food Protection, points to a lack of safe procedures for raw ground beef and leafy greens in many restaurants.

Bronx Train Derailment Prompts Safety Investigation

On Monday, the Federal Railroad Administration began a 60-day rail safety assessment on Metro-North operations.

FDA's Newly Proposed Rule Analyzes Antibacterial Soap Effectiveness

The FDA proposed a new rule designed to determine both the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial hand soap and body washes.

Lloyd's Taps Female CEO

Inga Beale, currently group chief executive of Canopius, will join Lloyd's in January 2014, the insurance market's chairman announced Dec. 16.

Part of the SmartSecurity concept is to have airport pre-boarding security assets assigned according to risk. (Elena Elisseeva/Shutterstock.com photo)

IATA, ACI Agree to Work on SmartSecurity

Security clearance for passengers will be transformed as pre-boarding security resources are allocated based on risk, the two organizations promise.

DHS Secretary Confirmed

"In Jeh, our dedicated homeland security professionals will have a strong leader with a deep understanding of the threats we face and a proven ability to work across agencies and complex organizations to keep America secure," President Obama said in a White House statement.

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COPD Linked with Memory Loss by Mayo Clinic

The study found people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are about twice as likely to develop mild cognitive impairment.

New Senior Project Manager Added to NFPA Wildland Fire Unit

Lucian Deacon is based in Denver and will manage the division's public outreach efforts.

ASSE, COSHA and ISHA Sign Global Health and Safety Memorandum

The organizations sign a memorandum of understanding to promote global workplace safety efforts.

Connecticut Manufacturing Plant Cited for Safety Violations by OSHA

OSHA cites The Gilman Brothers Co. for over $105,000 in proposed safety violation fines.

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